Description
This Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs recipe features bone-in, skin-on chicken roasted to crispy perfection in a rich maple syrup glaze. It’s sweet, savory, juicy, and ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Perfectly balanced with Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and garlic, it’s an easy and flavorful chicken recipe your family will love.
Ingredients
4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic.
2. Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the chicken skin-side down until golden and crisp.
5. Flip the chicken, brush with glaze, and transfer the skillet to a 400°F oven.
6. Roast for 25–30 minutes, brushing with more glaze halfway through.
7. Broil for 2–3 minutes to caramelize the glaze; watch closely.
8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning extra glaze over the top.
Notes
Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for maximum flavor and juiciness.
Letting the chicken rest helps retain its juices.
Broiling at the end gives a sticky, caramelized finish that’s irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg